2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 399 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (203 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | C |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 602 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |